12/5/2012 |
Mariners close to one-year deal with BayOutfielder Jason Bay, who was released earlier this offseason by the Mets with $21 million still owed on his contract, was close on Wednesday to agreeing to a one-year Major League contract with the Mariners.

12/5/2012 |
D-backs add Chavez, Nieves to bolster benchWhile rumors continued to swirl involving Justin Upton, the D-backs went about filling some of their bench needs on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings as they agreed to terms on one-year deals with third baseman Eric Chavez and catcher Wil Nieves.

12/5/2012 |
O's bring back McLouth, out of running for SwisherThe Orioles made their first move of the Winter Meetings on Wednesday, securing a one-year, $2 million deal to bring back outfielder Nate McLouth. Dan Duquette also put to rest the prospect of potentially signing free agent Nick Swisher.

12/5/2012 |
Red Sox on path back to respectabilityWouldn't it be a kick in the pants if the Red Sox won the American League East next season? Is it possible? Absolutely. Is it likely? Let's set that one aside for a moment. At the very least, it's no longer an impossible leap of faith.

12/5/2012 |
Late Cheek selected as '13 Frick Award recipientTom Cheek, who called the first 4,306 regular-season and 41 postseason games in Blue Jays history and helped ignite a love affair between a Canadian city and America's national pastime, has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.

12/5/2012 |
Cubs find quality in Deshaies, welcome him to teamJim Deshaies, who pitched 10-plus years in the Majors, was officially introduced Wednesday at Wrigley Field as the Cubs' new television analyst after spending the past 16 years in Houston, where he also spent most of his playing career.

12/5/2012 |
Hurdle addresses top of lineup, back end of 'penThe top of the lineup and the tail of the bullpen hold keys, Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle stressed Wednesday during his wide-ranging media session at baseball's Winter Meetings.

12/5/2012 |
Giants keeping door open for WilsonThe Giants haven't given up on Brian Wilson, despite their refusal to tender a deal to the popular closer who underwent his second Tommy John elbow surgery in April.

12/5/2012 |
Indians, D-backs talk Asdrubal-for-Bauer swapThe Indians and D-backs have discussed the framework of a deal that centers around Tribe shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and Arizona right-hander Trevor Bauer, an industry source said early Wednesday.

12/5/2012 |
Rox acquire Lopez from Astros to bolster 'penThe Rockies acquired right-hander Wilton Lopez and a player to be named or cash from the Astros on Tuesday night for righty starter Alex White and Minor League right-hander Alex Gillingham.

12/5/2012 |
Rox acquire Lopez from Astros to bolster 'penThe Rockies acquired right-hander Wilton Lopez and a player to be named or cash from the Astros on Tuesday night for righty starter Alex White and Minor League right-hander Alex Gillingham.

12/4/2012 |
Braves on the lookout for outfielder, bat off benchWhile the baseball world continues to wonder where free-agent outfielders Josh Hamilton and Michael Bourn might land, the Braves feel even better about the fact that they signed their new center fielder, B.J. Upton, before arriving for this year's Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

12/4/2012 |
Nashville RBI's footprints felt far and wideAt Lipscomb University, which is across town from the annual baseball conclave, Major League Baseball on Tuesday evening put its prestige behind an RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) fundraiser and clinic.

12/4/2012 |
Matheny reflects on first year since winter hireIt was one year ago at this same Winter Meetings setting that Mike Matheny began his indoctrination. A somewhat surprise hire as Cardinals manager given the absence of previous experience, Matheny arrived at Dallas' Hilton Anatole poised to soak in all that came with the new position.

12/4/2012 |
Davey has supreme confidence in NationalsWe begin this analysis of the Washington Nationals with a few words from the manager. "World Series or bust," Davey Johnson said on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings.

12/4/2012 |
Gardy not worried about contract situationThe 2013 season is an important one for Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. Gardenhire has just one year left on his contract after telling general manager Terry Ryan he wasn't deserving of an extension after the club finished with the worst record in the American League the last two seasons. But he's not trying not to think about his contract situation.

12/4/2012 |
Hamilton has Rangers in holding patternJon Daniels expects to meet with Josh Hamilton's agent soon, but for now he's operating under the assumption that Hamilton is still testing the market.

12/4/2012 |
Adding fourth outfielder remains priority for O'sAs Baltimore heads into Wednesday's Day 3 of the Winter Meetings, it appears executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and the club are making more headway in signing a free-agent outfielder, specifically Nate McLouth.